What did you learn from studying volcanos?

Getting this close to a bubbling cauldron of lava is not just dangerous; it's stupid enough that even other volcanologists will yell at you. ... Study the volcano's past: Scientists examine geologic deposits to learn about past eruptions, which can give important clues to what a volcano may do in the future. read more

Over half of the world volcanoes arise in a belt around the Pacific Ocean called the ring of fire. There are about 1500 active volcanoes in the world that have erupted in the past 10,000 years. The biggest volcano in the world is Mauna Loa in Hawaii. About 20 to 30 volcanoes erupt each year, mostly under the sea. read more

Watch online video lessons to learn what volcanoes are, the different forms they can take, and what can be done to alleviate some of the hazards associated with them. Each lesson is accompanied by a short multiple-choice quiz you can use to check your understanding of these volcanoes topics. read more

If you want to become a volcanologist you must concentrate on your classes, even if other kids seem to spend all their time with sports or dating or other pastimes. Don't be a nerd; enjoy life, but also be serious about your studies! Here is a list of the types of courses to take in high school so that you will have the option to study volcanoes later in college if you want to. Take biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth science if available. Take algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus. read more